Hinton brothers decline World Cup qualifier invitation; Adam Hinton considers playing in Taiwan

The Taiwan men's basketball team is set to face South Korea and China in the third round of the World Cup Asian qualifiers, but the 'Hinton brothers,' Adam and Robert, have declined the invitation. Adam is preparing for a professional career and has not ruled out playing in Taiwan. In the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, Taiwan is grouped with Japan, China, and South Korea. Currently, Taiwan is at the bottom of the group with one win and three losses. They will travel to South Korea to face the hosts on July 3 and China on July 6, seeking a spot in the top three to advance to the second round. However, the Taiwanese-American brothers, who helped Taiwan reach the top eight in the Asian Cup last year, have chosen to decline the national team invitation after the NCAA season. Robert told CNA that he cherishes the memories of playing in the Jones Cup over the past three years and the Asian Cup last year, promising to wear the national team jersey again in the future. Robert, who aims for the NBA, was named Ivy League Rookie of the Year and has continued to improve his stats. Meanwhile, 22-year-old Adam, who has graduated from Cornell University, is preparing to challenge the professional stage. While seeking opportunities in the U.S., he is not ruling out playing in Taiwan, expressing excitement about pursuing his childhood dream of becoming a professional player.